Singles: Oct. 3

"Die Young," Ke$ha:Producer Dr. Luke and fun.'s Nate Ruess collaborate on a Katy Perry song, which is cool but confusing since it's the lead single from Ke$ha's new "Warrior." Like a party crasher at her own party, Ke$ha does get in a choice line about the magic in a guy's pants. But that title and this singer augured something more reckless - say, Black Sabbath in a strip club.

"Walk Like a Giant," Neil Young: Raising a ruckus again with Crazy Horse, Young hopes to catch fire one more time before he fades away. The sentiment and sound are familiar and fine, then something strange happens.